Simulated twin data on substance abuse

Behav Genet. 1992 Mar;22(2):193-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01066998.

Abstract

Twin data were simulated for use of a new illegal substance. The twin cohort was "measured" yearly at 10 time intervals during the diffusion of the substance throughout the nation. The models used to generate the data are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Cohort Studies
  • Crack Cocaine*
  • Diseases in Twins / epidemiology
  • Diseases in Twins / genetics*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Genetic*
  • Models, Statistical*
  • Phenotype*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology
  • Substance-Related Disorders / genetics*

Substances

  • Crack Cocaine